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Peninsula Montessori School

31100 Hawthorne Blvd Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $15,000
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $15,000
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2003
School Motto
Empowering young minds with a Montessori education

Student Body

Total Students
134 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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School Notes

  • Since 1978, Peninsula Montessori School has been providing an excellent social, educational and emotional foundation for South Bay children.
  • We believe that the education and development of young children is the most rewarding and important commitment we can make to the South Bay community.
  • Our goal is to provide a nurturing, stimulating and individualized environment, promoting appreciation and respect for self and others, independence, and enthusiasm for learning.
  • Our philosophy of education is the development of the human being to its fullest potential.
  • All members of our highly qualified and trained staff are dedicated to the Montessori approach to education and life.
  • Individualized programs are designed in accordance with each child's social and emotional needs, as well as his or her academic and physical development.
  • We wish to collaborate with you, the parents, in a supportive role, in order to facilitate a unified approach to your child's growth and development.
  • It is only through a cooperative effort between the school and the home that your child is assured the highest quality of education.
  • Since 1978, Peninsula Montessori School has been providing an excellent social, educational and emotional foundation for South Bay children. We believe that the education and development of young children is the most rewarding and important commitment we can make to the South Bay community. Our goal is to provide a nurturing, stimulating and individualized environment, promoting appreciation and respect for self and others, independence, and enthusiasm for learning. Our philosophy of education is the development of the human being to its fullest potential. All members of our highly qualified and trained staff are dedicated to the Montessori approach to education and life. Individualized programs are designed in accordance with each child's social and emotional needs, as well as his or her academic and physical development. We wish to collaborate with you, the parents, in a supportive role, in order to facilitate a unified approach to your child's growth and development. It is only through a cooperative effort between the school and the home that your child is assured the highest quality of education.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Peninsula Montessori School cost?
Peninsula Montessori School's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.
What schools are Peninsula Montessori School often compared to?
Peninsula Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Brighter Days Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Peninsula Montessori School?
The application deadline for Peninsula Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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